A new chapter in health care for Fayette County officially began Tuesday as Adena Health broke ground on the new Adena Fayette Medical Center... Date:
Adena Medical Group today announced the appointment of Brooke Burns, MHA, MBA as president, effective July 28... Date:
Wouldn’t it be great if enhancing quality health care in and around Greenfield was as simple as hitting a soft 9-iron to within three feet of the pin? Date:
Adena Health family medicine physician John Gabis, MD, experienced a deeply meaningful moment when he heard his name called Tuesday night at the Ohio Hospital Association’s (OHA) Recognition Dinner as one of five finalists for their 2025 Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award. Date:
The Adena Health Foundation is continuing its tradition of support for the health care workforce of tomorrow, awarding scholarships to 29 graduating seniors who are considering careers in health care-related fields... Date:
Adena Health today announced the appointment of Andrew Bauer as the new senior operations executive officer of Adena Pike Medical Center and the health system’s vice president of its east and south regions, effective September 1, 2025... Date:
Adena Health today announced plans to relocate and expand its Wellston-based primary care clinic into a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility... Date:
Every day on the way to work as a nurse on 3B at Adena Regional Medical Center, Allison Collins makes good use of her commute... Date:
With recent approvals from the Fayette County Commissioners, Adena Health is taking the next big step toward building the new Adena Fayette Medical Center. Date:
There aren’t many places where the worlds of Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton collide. On Saturday, June 21, Pike County will be one of those places... Date:
Twenty-six rural hospitals, including Adena Health, have come together to launch the Ohio High Value Network (OHVN), a collaboration focused on clinical quality and business initiatives to strengthen health care in rural communities covering 37 of Ohio’s 88 counties. Date:
When Alex Anderson, DO, and certified nurse practitioner Krystal Simmons were recently reunited at Adena Family Medicine – Greenfield, they were thrilled to be working together to care for the hometown they love... Date:
Approximately 150,000 Americans are newly diagnosed with colon cancer each year, demonstrating the importance of understanding how to recognize, prevent, treat, and beat the disease... Date:
Laura Jo Hawk, the new president of the Adena Health Foundation, wants to know what’s important to you when it comes to the health of our community... Date:
Adena Health has announced a new joint venture partnership with national leader, DASCO Home Medical Equipment, to enhance home medical equipment services across south central and southern Ohio... Date:
Tammie Finley didn’t think she’d ever walk comfortably again, the result of leg pain she’d lived with for nearly a decade that had become unbearable... Date:
In order to meet growing community needs, Adena has launched its own ambulance service for patient transports taking place within the health system to supplement the efforts of the private transport service with which it contracts... Date:
Adena Health has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer in Gallagher’s 2024 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey... Date:
When Meygan Richter and Noah Colley welcomed their second child into the world January 2, they were able to celebrate not only the first birth of 2025 at Adena Regional Medical Center, but one of the first babies of a new generation... Date:
Bernice Alexander’s two-day trip with her husband from the couple’s home in Cincinnati to the Circleville Pumpkin Show wasn’t supposed to include a life-saving visit to the Adena Heart and Vascular Institute. Date:
When it comes to your health, you want to be sure the providers caring for you and your family have access to innovative technology... Date:
As a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, Kim Riffle of Jackson, Ohio, is no stranger to breathing difficulties... Date:
Lacey Derexson couldn’t wait to see The Pioneer Center’s children parading around Monday in the new coats that had just been delivered from Adena Health’s Coats for Kids program... Date:
When something doesn't feel right, you need expert care that's close to home. Adena Health understands this, and that is why the experts with the Adena Heart and Vascular Institute and Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute strive to deliver unparalleled care every step of the way... Date:
When Chillicothe resident Angie Alexander learned she needed open-heart surgery, she didn't think twice about where she wanted to have the procedure... Date:
Celebrating the past, present, and future is a holiday tradition, in large part thanks to “A Christmas Carol” author Charles Dickens and the way the spirits of all three transform his lead character, Ebenezer Scrooge... Date:
Adena Health and Shawnee State University are banding together in a new educational partnership that will help meet a growing demand for health care professionals... Date:
Adena Health’s two family medicine clinics in Washington Court House will merge November 4, to create a new home for comprehensive family care in Fayette County... Date:
When it comes to the birth of a child, families want to know they are getting the highest quality care possible... Date:
Gone are the days when suffering through menopause symptoms brought on by fluctuating hormones was just considered a “normal” fact of life for women as they age. Date:
As a mammographer with Adena Health, Andrea Wiseman regularly reminds women that getting a mammogram should be an annual priority... Date:
For its role in helping families looking to provide that gift to others, the health system received three award nominations from Lifeline of Ohio as part of the organization’s Champions of Hope recognition program... Date:
While every flu season is a little bit different, there is one common step you can take each year to help reduce the risk of serious illness to yourself and those around you... Date:
For more than a decade, Adena has been on the frontlines of combatting opioid use disorder in its community... Date:
Adena Local Schools and Adena Health celebrated the groundbreaking today for a $10.5 million Warrior Wellness Center funded in part through Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s historic investment in Ohio’s Appalachian communities... Date:
A new entry into the local Halloween entertainment scene ensures you have nothing to fear when it comes to having a good time for a great cause... Date:
Barbara Sanders’ world was shaken when she was told that the only option to address a condition that was causing her intense foot pain was amputation... Date:
When the former Fayette County Memorial Hospital was welcomed into the Adena Health family in 2021, Adena President... Date:
Much like the turning of the leaves and the return of high school football, the annual Adena Greenfield Medical Center Autumn Gala has become a popular staple of a very special time of year... Date:
Even though schools are back in session, the weather in southern Ohio promises to remain warm for several months to come... Date:
Fall and winter are the perfect time to teach kids water safety so they’ll be ready to make a splash when next summer rolls around... Date:
Adena Health continues expanding care options and access for patients across multiple service lines with the recent addition of three physicians. Date:
There are several ways to fight back against breast cancer. Getting a regular mammogram, staying physically active... Date:
Employers across a 10-county area of south central and southern Ohio now have access to a new, competitively priced, customized health network... Date:
Residents of Highland County and surrounding areas experiencing the signs of stroke can feel confident... Date:
Quality of Adena Pike Medical Center’s acute stroke ready care recognized with certification renewal
Pike County residents experiencing the signs of stroke can feel confident they will receive the time-critical level of care they need... Date:
For 38 years, Richard Mizer, MD, has been the very model of a traditional family doctor serving families in Greenfield and surrounding areas. Date:
Deciding whether to undergo surgery for hip and joint problems involves far more than the pain you may be experiencing. It’s also about the ability to be fully present for those special moments in life. Date:
Continuing a trend in recent years that has seen graduates of Adena Health’s residency program choosing to remain with the health system... Date:
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Adena Health has announced a new joint venture partnership with national home health leader Alternate Solutions Health Network (ASHN)... Date:
Adena Health adds two vascular surgeons to growing team, expanding services. Date:
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In a filled ballroom Tuesday night at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, Adena Fayette Medical Center social worker Cheryl Royster heard her named called to an abundance of applause. It was at that moment she realized she was among the top five finalists for the Ohio Hospital Association’s Health Care Worker of the Year Award. Date:
With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Tawil came to Adena Health earlier this year as the program’s new medical director. Date:
Two dozen area high school students from across Adena Health’s service area got a nice leg up on their upcoming college careers with the help of the Adena Health Foundation. Date:
Jackson resident Kaley Lower vividly remembers the moment she first laid eyes on the daughter she never thought she would have... Date:
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This week, we celebrate Health Care Workers Week to pay tribute to those whose lives are dedicated to the service of others. Date:
Adena Pike Medical Center Gala's “Havana Nights” will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Twin Lakes Resort in Piketon. Date:
After being nominated by the family of a young girl that she cared for, Adena Health nurse Brittany Wentworth lands the the health system’s first quarter Daisy Award for excellence in nursing. Date:
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In honor of nurses week, we recognize Cheirstynn Lemaster, a charge and floor nurse on one of Adena Regional Medical Center’s critical care units. Date:
Adena Health's Brooke Johnson finds her truly calling as an ER nurse. Date:
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New Holland resident Jesse Patterson went to Adena Health for help when he experienced shortness of breath and burning in his chest. Date:
Adena Health has partnered with several local school districts to significantly expand school- and community-based health services. Date:
The Adena Health Board of Trustees has named its new officers and is welcoming its new members. Date:
Registration for the Adena Greenfield Medical Center Community Council golf outing is now open. The first-year event, taking place June 28 at Buckeye Hills Country Club in Greenfield, will be an 18-hole scramble format. Date:
Colon cancer patient Kay Barker shares her story of overcoming cancer, while encouraging others to take advantages of the cancer screenings that are available at Adena Health. Date:
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Adena Health nuclear medicine technologist Michele Haines shares her story of how early detection of cancer by Adena Health saved her life. Date:
The Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute has had its advanced total hip and knee replacement certification renewed by The Joint Commission. Date:
Adena Health Celebrates International Women's Day by focusing on Elise Armelle Ngalle, MD, who specializes in palliative care. Date:
Adena Health is hosting a clinical hiring event March 15 at 1 p.m. at the Adena Regional Medical Center. Date:
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In celebration of Black History Month, we recognize Michele Valentine, who serves as Adena Health's Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Organizational Development, Volunteer Services. Date:
After experiencing tightness in his chest and shortness of breath, local man John Ross turned to the cardiologists at Adena Health. Date:
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To celebrate Black History Month, we recognize Adena Health team lead for safety and security Geoff Duncan, who shares his story of being a father and coach. Date:
Patient Danny Long shares his story and sings the praises of Adena Greenfield Medical Center’s rehabilitation program. Date:
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To celebrate Black History Month, we recognize Adena Health certified medical assistant in dermatology Brittany Music, who shares her experience as a woman of color. Date:
Local resident Kevin O'Leary credits Adena Health's cardiac services for helping keep him alive. Date:
To celebrate Black History Month, Adena Health spotlights the contributions of Caregiver Kimberlee Cole-Bailey. Date:
Adena Health has added podiatrist Mena Shafiek, DPM, to its growing team of health care providers at Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute. Date:
Adena Health will hold a run/walk for colon cancer awareness on March 23 at 9:30 a.m.- For more information and to register, visit Adena.org/colonevent. Date:
Adena Family Medicine-Piketon patient access representative Victoria Bauer shares how her job not only allows her to give back to the community but also changed the direction of her life. Date:
Adena Fayette Medical Center med/surge registered nurse Diana Smith captures the Adena Health’s prestigious Daisy Award for the fourth quarter of 2023 after being nominated by a 94-year-old patient. Date:
Chillicothe resident Barbara Rasmussen is saved from a "widowmaker" thanks to cardiology team at Adena Health.
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Roger Kirkpatrick, one of the original 15 board members to serve on what was then known as the Fayette County Memorial Hospital Foundation, is stepping down after years of stellar community service. Date:
A Chillicothe couple welcome the new year as parents of the first baby born at Adena Regional Medical Center in 2024. Date:
Adena Health President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Graham has been re-elected to the Ohio Hospital Association Board of Trustees. Date:
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Greenfield resident Linzey Gallion shares her story about how the Adena Health midwife program made her childbirth experience special. Date:
Adena Health has received its third straight CHIME Digital Health Most Wired honor from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). Date:
You may have heard that Adena Health paused its cardiac surgical program. But what did that mean? If you are suffering from a heart condition, can you still go to Adena for treatment and care? Date:
Sarah Thompson shares her labor and delivery experience with the Adena Health midwife program. Date:
More than 1,100 students from Adena Health’s nine-county service area will receive warm winter outerwear this Thanksgiving week, thanks to the health system’s annual Coats for Kids program. Date:
While the birth of a child always feels special, Greenfield resident Linzey Gallion believes Adena Health’s midwife program took that feeling to another level. Date:
Adena Pike Medical Center (APMC) has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in quality. Date:
Adena Greenfield Medical Center (AGMC) has been recognized with multiple 2023 Performance Leadership Awards for excellence in patient perspectives and quality. Date:
Ashville resident Michelle Porter, who waited three years to take action after learning she needed a hysterectomy, shares her story of how Adena Women’s Health and Richard Villarreal, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN and medical director of the program, delivered the care she needed. Date:
Adena Health has been recognized for the second time in two years by Lifeline of Ohio by receiving the Champions of Hope Award in the category of OB/GYN Champions. Date:
Chillicothe resident Hillary Fannin shares her personal experience with Adena Health’s nurse midwife program. Date:
There’s nothing a student-athlete dreads more than suffering a serious injury that threatens even one of the precious few seasons available during a high school career. Date:
A tragic lesson in the importance of early breast cancer detection, along with the persistence of some members of Adena Health’s cancer care team, have made a critical difference in the life Lisa Ehman-Chapman now lives. Date:
Adena Health announced that it has reached an agreement with Anthem to continue to accept Anthem Medicare Advantage Plan and Anthem Medicaid Advantage insurance plans across Adena Health’s nine-county service area. Date:
Adena Health podiatrist John Boyle helps Circleville resident Tiffany Blum overcome her pain. Date:
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Cancer survivor Lisa Ehman-Chapman shares her story of early detection and triumph over breast cancer. Date:
Adena Health remains committed to the care of its patients with the addition of oncologist Nihar Patel, MD to the Cancer Care Clinic at Adena Fayette Medical Center. Date:
It may be difficult for those who haven’t had trouble becoming pregnant to fully understand the depth of frustration felt by couples who do. Date:
Empowerment may not be the first word that comes to mind when discussing treatment for any health condition. For Chillicothe resident Hilary Fannin, however, that’s the word that best describes her personal experience with Adena Health’s nurse midwife program providing both her obstetric and gynecological care. Date:
It’s been five years since Adena Health nurse midwife Natasha McCoy helped deliver Lisa Jaruwannakorn’s second child. Now, when patient and provider come together for an annual care visit, it feels more to Lisa like reconnecting with a longtime friend. Date:
When Sarah Thompson first came to Adena Regional Medical Center to give birth, she couldn’t have known that she would not only be leaving with her first child, but with a new partner in care as well. Date:
From the moment she learned that she was pregnant with her second child, local educator Chelsea Branham knew her new baby would be ushered into the world at Adena Regional Medical Center. Date:
The Adena Fayette Medical Center Gala's “A Night in Nashville” will be held December 1, 2023, from 6 - 10 p.m. at Wolf Run Acres. Proceeds from the event will help further cancer care in Fayette County. Date:
Adena Health has temporarily paused its cardiac surgical program. The decision was made after an internal review and following an initial assessment by HealthLinx, a top heath care operations consultancy firm. Date:
The Ross County Court of Common Pleas has sided with Adena Health System regarding frivolous conduct by three former Adena physicians. Date:
Congratulations to the sonography team at Adena women’s health for their recent accreditation by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). Date:
Adena Health Center – Woodlands is holding curbside flu shot events in September and October. Date:
Adena Health is searching for new and experienced individuals with a passion for caring for others during its clinical hiring event September 13. Date:
Adena Fayette Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions program is hosting a free public open house on September 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Date:
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Frankie and Cindy share their stories on how Adena Podiatry's specialized care has made a difference in their lives. Date:
Two patients at the Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute share their stories on how hip replacement surgery reduced their chronic hip pain. Date:
Adena Health maintains strong credit ratings with Moody’s Investors Service and Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings. Date:
Adena Health and the Adena Health Foundation are making automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available to organizers of events in which the health system is a sponsor. Date:
Formerly known as the Scioto Valley Golf Classic, Adena Health Foundation’s newly renamed Jack Berno Memorial Golf Classic has opened registration for its annual four-person scramble. Proceeds from the event support the Jack Berno Hope For Our Future scholarship fund.
WHAT: Jack Berno Memorial Golf Classic
WHERE: Crown Hill Golf Club, 9500 U.S. 22, Williamsport, OH
WHEN: Friday, September 29, shotgun start at 9 a.m. Date:
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Adena Health has launched a new mobile clinic for school-based health that will travel to school districts monthly to assist with medical emergencies. Date:
Patients Diana Stiers and Linda Moore get relief from chronic pain thanks to the Adena Health pain management team. Date:
A trio of graduating resident physicians from the Adena Health family medicine residency programs have chosen to continue their careers with Adena Health. Date:
The Adena Pike Medical Center’s 2023 Disco Ball Gala will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, August 26, at Twin Lakes Resort, 273 Tackett Road in Piketon. Date:
Recent changes made at the Adena Regional Medical Center emergency room have resulted in significant enhancements to wait times and the patient experience. Date:
Adena Greenfield Medical Center Nurse Manager Kris Donley is a nominee for the very prestigious Ohio Hospital Association’s Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award. Date:
Adena Health emergency room nurse Kristin Byler receives the first quarter 2023 Daisy Award for nursing after helping save the life of Chillicothe resident Steven Daukas. Date:
Former firefighter Sam Harris is fishing again after knee replacement surgery at the Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute. Date:
Jackson Middle School Principal Mark Broermann got the relief he needed from nerve damage thanks to orthopedic spine surgeon James Fleming, Jr., MD, medical director of Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute in Chillicothe. Date:
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As it does each year, the Adena Women’s Board will provide a gift basket for the first baby of the new year, born as the result of spontaneous labor/birth (not induced or scheduled). Date:
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Adena Regional Medical Center (ARMC) was named a Top Rural Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. Date:
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Adena Hospice workers collected food during the pandemic to help feed Pike County students. Date:
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Adena Regional Medical Center offers free parking lot shuttle services with stops throughout the campus’ parking lots and at entrances to the hospital. Date:
Don’t let heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions sneak up on you. Prevent them by seeing your doctor for a yearly well-woman checkup. Date:
APMC, in partnership with The Recovery Council, medically-assisted inpatient detoxification program to help individuals with opioid addiction. Date:
Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed Adena’s A3 rating with a stable outlook. Moody’s is a company that ranks the creditworthiness of a business. Date:
Adena is certified as a Primary Stroke Center & has an established protocol that provides best results for patients to greatly reduce chances of disability. Date:
Having gone seven years without having a mammogram and knowing cancer ran in her family, Pearl knew the odds of being cancer free were not in her favor. Date:
Adena President & CEO Jeff Graham announced plan to construct a five-story Orthopedic and Robotics Center on the campus of ARMC, located in Chillicothe, OH. Date:
Members of Adena’s leadership team & representatives of Jackson City Schools cut the ribbon on Adena’s first ever school-based health care clinic. Date:
Adena Health will open its second location in Circleville this month. Adena Specialty Clinic will be located at 798 N. Court Street, Circleville, Ohio. Date:
The Gallup Great Workplace Award honors those organizations that realize exceptional performance by creating outstanding workplace cultures. Date:
Adena Health System Chief Operating Officer Katherine Edrington has announced that Karen Jenkins has been named the new Vice President of ARMC. Date:
As the health care industry continues to evolve, and the baby boomer population gets older, the demand for medical professionals has steadily increased. Date:
Adena Health announced it will be a Platinum sponsor of the 2019 Buck Fifty Race, as the event’s first-ever sponsor at this level in the race’s 3yr history. Date:
This year marks the 20th anniversary for Adena Health Center – Waverly providing health care services to Pike County and surrounding communities. Date:
Adena Health System has partnered with the Chillicothe Veterans Affairs Medical Center to offer a fully-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program. Date:
Adena Pike Medical Center is 1 of just 3 critical access hospitals in Ohio, and 1 of 27 critical access hospitals in the nation to receive a 5-star rating. Date:
The distinction places the hospital in the top five percent of more than 4,500 U.S. hospitals that are assessed for superior clinical performance by Healthgrades™ Date:
Mary Alice Cisco began her career at Adena Pike Medical Center more than 60 years ago and has been a part of the facility’s heart and soul ever since. Date:
“We don’t like to call it a diet because a diet is temporary,” says Hopkins, a registered dietitian with Adena. “We prefer to call it a lifestyle change.” Date:
Discomfort, minor pain and fatigue could be symptoms of almost any illness, but what about cervical cancer? Click to read Angela's story. Date:
Norovirus is a serious gastrointestinal illness that causes inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines. Click to learn more about prevention & treatment. Date:
The new clinic will be housed within the Mount Logan Elementary School / Early Childhood Center, located at 841 E. Main Street, Chillicothe. Date:
The infant, a girl, arrived on Jan. 1, 2019 at 4:52 a.m. Brynlee Shepherd is the daughter of David Shepherd and Tracy Schoolcraft of Waverly, OH. Date: